November 2023 Meeting Announcements
Greetings R3 Members,
Hello to everyone and I hope you’ve had your fair share of fall candy and treats! Listed below are a few upcoming meetings shared within R3. Some recent events have been highlighted on our R3 social media and the website. Please utilize this monthly blast to announce your local events. Our challenge is to have 100% participation from all Sections, and it helps to boost local attendance in hybrid meetings. Photos are shared via the Region 3 website and social media, located at: https://r3.ieee.org/
October 2023 – Region 3 Announcements & Upcoming Virtual Meetings
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Announcements:
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Use the volunteer platform to sign-up, https://volunteer.ieee.org
We are pleased to announce that the Region 3 wiki is now live! Go to https://kb.ieee.org/r3 to get answers to your IEEE R3 questions. If you have more questions, leave a message on the page or email r3-ssc@ieee.org
SAC Training is Back! This is a one-stop platform for all questions regarding branch reporting, events, and funding. Register for upcoming training on this link. https://bit.ly/SAC-training Recordings for the past training sessions, are on the IEEE.tv on this link: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/students
Introducing the R3 SAC Newsletter Series! With the leadership and initiation of Bailey Heyman, R3 Chair of the Students Activities Committee (SAC), we have launched an R3 SAC specific newsletter series targeted specifically for Student Branches and students for exploring IEEE opportunities. We will be posting these newsletters on the R3 Website. https://r3.ieee.org/
Annual Awards Deadlines:
2024 Region 3 Awards: 1 December 2023
Nominations for the IEEE 2025 IEEE TFA’s are open now through 15 January 2024. YOU can change the recognition landscape of engineering excellence by nominating a fellow member or colleague for an IEEE Technical Field Award. Don’t wait – submit your nomination for a worthy candidate through the online portal today!
Virtual and Hybrid Meetings:
Saturday – November 4th, 2023 (10:00am – 3:00pm EST) Region 3 IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Event
“Explore the Future of Technology”, By: Charlotte/Piedmont Sections & YP Affinity Group
A unique opportunity for Young Professionals (YPs) to come together, share knowledge, and build lasting connections. The agenda for the day includes: 1. Expert Talks: Prominent speakers will delve into the latest technologies, climate-related issues, AI/ML, Robotics, and IoT trends over the next decade. These talks will offer valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of technology. 2. Professional Development Sessions: YPs will have the chance to participate in sessions focused on enhancing their professional skills and career growth. 3. Mentoring and Networking: We encourage YPs to network and seek mentorship from experienced professionals, fostering meaningful connections within the IEEE community. 4. Outdoor Activity: After the morning sessions, we have organized an outdoor activity that will provide an excellent opportunity for socializing and further networking.
Registration Website Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/377226
Live Event at the EPIC Building @ UNCC, 8700 Phillips Rd, Charlotte, NC. 28223
Tuesday – November 7th, 2023 (7:00pm – 8:30pm PT) Atlanta/Buenaventura Section
Unraveling the Evolution of Wi-fi: A Journey From 1 to 7, By: Dr. Chris Hansen/Engineer at Covariant Corp
Wi-Fi standards have had a profound impact on how we connect and communicate in the digital age. They have transformed our daily lives, enabling us to access information, connect our devices, and engage with online services seamlessly. As Wi-Fi standards continue to evolve, we can anticipate even faster, more reliable, and secure wireless networking experiences in the future.
Wi-Fi 7, the latest version of the ubiquitous wireless networking technology based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, is now coming to market. This talk describes the steps that Wi-Fi has taken to get where it is today. It includes history of the standards, regulations, integrated circuits and features that make fast, short range wireless networks possible.
Registration Website Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/380448
Virtual Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97201752543?pwd=Y29DVlBSbGphTGx4OU0xajl0bE9wZz09
Wednesday – November 8th, 2023 (6:30pm – 7:30pm EST) Piedmont & Huntsville (WIE)
Career and Journey of an Engineer, By: Michele Heyward, CEO of Positive Hire
We are preparing an interview to learn about her career path and how life takes us in surprising ways. Come ready with questions and feel free to share with others that might be interested. Miss Heyward’s innovative software, PH Balanced, background focuses on retaining underrepresented women in STEM management positions. Through her work as a People Analytics Consultant and Certified ISO-30415 Diversity & Inclusion Professional, Michele helps companies create equitable and inclusive workplaces for all. Michele holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Industrial Management from Clemson University. She has experience as a construction project manager in the energy sector building the power grid…it’s women’s work, so someone had to do it!
Let’s continue celebrating and learning from our local wonderful engineers and how they are making a difference!
Registration Website Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/376856
Virtual Meeting Link: Will be provided to virtual registrants the day before the event.
Thursday – November 9th, 2023 (5:30pm – 7:30pm CST) Evansville/Owensboro Section
A Terahertz Frequency Free-Space Amplifier, By: Dr. Jenna Kloosterman of University of Southern Indiana
At lower frequencies heterodyne receivers amplify a signal before down converting it with a lab generated local oscillator signal. Until now no such amplifier existed in the Terahertz (THz) frequency range, which means current THz heterodyne receivers are hampered by excess noise in the mixing element. In this talk, I will report on recent measurements of a THz amplifier based on a Quantum Cascade Meta-Surface Amplifier (QCMSA) and the next steps that will be needed to prove its utility for use in heterodyne receivers. Rather than rely on wires and connectors that will not be able to match the impedance of the THz frequency signals, the amplifier reflects its signal into free space, which enables quasi-optical coupling between the optics and mixing element. The amplifier is designed to work from 2.5-2.7 Terahertz (THz) to detect astrophysically important spectral lines that will lead to a better understanding of the star formation process. The project is a joint effort between the University of Southern Indiana (USI) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA and funded through a Research and Technology Development grant from JPL and the Endeavor Grant from USI. The success of this work will lead to future joint sub-orbital or orbital missions.
Registration Website Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/379254
Virtual Meeting Link: https://usi.zoom.us/j/93496275899
Wednesday – November 14th, 2023 (7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT) Region 3, Women in Engineering (WIE)
WIE Movie Night, Watch Party: “She Started It”, By: Joint Atlanta, Huntsville, Richmond, Piedmont
Unplug and join your fellow WIE members for an evening of fun and learning! She Started It is an award-winning documentary that provides a rare look in the lives of five ambitious young women entrepreneurs (Thuy, Stacey, Sheena, Brienne and Agathe) who will stop at nothing to pursue their startup dreams. Filmmakers Nora Poggi and Insiyah Saeed explore the cultural roots of female under-representation in entrepreneurship. Watch the trailer here!
Registration Website Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/379266
Virtual Meeting Link: Will be provided to virtual registrants the day before the event.
Fall into Fall with these awesome events! See you there:)
Sincerely,
Sonya Dillard, Chair
R3 Member Communications Committee (MCC)